CUNY Becas Scholarship Program

Program Overview

The Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to highly motivated students. The scholarship program is intended to help current and future community leaders to advance their educational goals. Recipients will work closely with the Institute staff and community-based organizations to advance the Mexican and/or immigrant community. Criteria for selection are academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to service in the immigrant and/or Mexican community in New York, without consideration of immigration status.

Award Amount

Up to $7,000 to current and prospective CUNY students.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Have graduated or will graduate from high school or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma by the end of the 2019-2020 academic year

  • Intend to enroll full time in an associate or baccalaureate program at a CUNY Campus in Fall 2020 AND Spring 2021

  • OR If a Graduate Student, must intend to enroll full time in a master's degree program either Fall 2020 OR Spring 2021

  • Must demonstrate significant financial need

  • Willingness to be a lifelong learner

  • Openness to share experiences and accomplishments to inspire other students

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31ST, 2020 11:59PM EST